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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.27, 26,074.53 and 8,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.27, 26,074.53 and 8,024.28 is: 12,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.27 : 26,074.53 = 8,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.27/26,074.53 = 8,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.27x = 26,074.53 × 8,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.27x = 209,229,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,229,329.59/17,397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.56

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